I brought her some (goalkeeper) gloves after a basketball game and she liked the way they felt.

There is something in the gloves which makes a goalie perfect. Those gloves are meant to create marvel by saving the goals in the most astounding ways. Since 1930, magical goalkeepers have been appearing and setting records in World Cup. They jump, they flip, they slide, they sweep and go to any extent to save their net from being attacked by the opponents. Have a look at the most outstanding World Cup goalkeepers in 1978-2006:

Since beginning his career at the ripe old age of 13, Gianluigi Buffon has steadily climbed the ranks of the “who’s who” among great goalkeepers. From his professional career with the Italian club Juventus to being an integral part of the Italian National Team, Buffon has consistently come through for his teammates, saving goals and saving games, keeping their chances alive. Read more..